NEWTON FALLS — Village officials said they have received calls from concerned residents over recent storm damage and lawns being dug up by a gas company.

Officials are providing the ways people can receive assistance.

Fourth Ward Councilman Kevin Rufener said the area has had many power outages, trees down and flooding because of continual storms.

He said during the daytime, residents can contact the administration building, and for power outages and other utility issues after hours, call 330-544-9803.

Rufener said the information will be taken and dispatched to those who can assist.

Reporting outages will help by letting officials know what areas of the village are affected, Rufener said.

Also, Mayor David Hanson said Enbridge has been working in parts of the village installing gas lines and replacing existing infrastructure.

He said any residents with concerns over their properties being dug up can contact the administration building.

“I have received calls from residents about ongoing issues with work the gas company has done,” Hanson said.

He said the company is to fix excavated areas, and an insurance company will cover any issues or damage.

Councilwoman at-large Julie Stimpert said she has also received calls about issues downtown.

“People are concerned with what has been dug up and is unsafe. I have forwarded any calls to the city manager for her to address.”

First-Ward Councilman Brian Kropp said he has noticed work done on the devil strips in parts of the community that does not look good and needs to be addressed.

Hanson said Columbia Gas, when it worked in Salem, replaced all the sidewalks after doing work.

In other business, Finance Director Pamela Hileman gave her report of village finances through the end of March.

She said the general fund is doing well at $1.09 million, with income tax collection since the beginning of the year at $396,809.

Hileman said revenue collected has been at $4.4 million with expenditures at $3.8 million through March 31.

She said income tax collections were at $200,000 for March since local companies were paying what they owed the village. Hileman said this is an exception, since most months are at around $70,000 for income tax collections.

Council also approved allocating funds to departments that are nonrevenue-generating, such as the city manager’s office.

Third-Ward Councilman Bob Burke said the July 4 committee has begun planning for events for the July 4 festival, which will include America250-related activities.

Burke said the festival draws 20,000 people.